Leading video game developer BANDAI NAMCO Online and publisher Bandai Namco Europe today announced that GUNDAM EVOLUTION, the franchise’s first-ever free-to-play hero shooter, will release on Steam on September 22^nd in Europe. GUNDAM EVOLUTION will launch with a roster of 12 playable mobile suits and will pit players against each other in 6v6 PvP combat across three objective-based game modes. GUNDAM EVOLUTION will later release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on December 1^st.

Accompanying today’s announcement, two new videos were released to prepare aspiring Gundam pilots for the action-packed mission that lies ahead:

Watch the trailer now:

Watch the +mission briefing video by Kazuya Maruyama, the Producer, & Ryota Hogaki, the Battle Director 

GUNDAM EVOLUTION is a free-to-play team-based first-person shooter featuring 6v6 PvP combat with playable mobile suits from across the Gundam multiverse. The game will offer three objective-based game modes: Point Capture, Domination and Destruction. The title presents a unique set of challenges that will require teams to craft and execute formidable offensive and defensive strategies to emerge victorious.

Respective regional launch dates (in local time), as well as supported regions, can be found below:

• Europe — September 22 [PC] / December 1 [Consoles]
  • Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway
• North America — September 21 [PC] / November 30 [Consoles]
  • United States, Canada
• Asia — September 22 [PC (all regions)] / December 1 [Consoles (Japan only)]
  • Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand

For more information about GUNDAM EVOLUTION, please visit the official website at GUNDAMEVOLUTION.COM, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gundamevolution.

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Disney Dreamlight Valley, You Suck at Parking, Metal: Hellsinger, and More
by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game

If your dream was to find yourself playing as a super dog, restoring magic to a Disney Dreamlight Valley, or really coming to terms with how badly You Suck At Parking, have I got some games for you – and also might question what you dream about regularly. While you’re updating your ordered list of games to play, make sure you add a reminder to check back here for our updates September 15 at the Tokyo Games Show! For now, let’s get to the games:

Available Today

Disney Dreamlight Valley: Founder’s Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Available on day one with Game Pass:  Members get early access, exclusive cosmetic rewards, and in-game currency for Disney Dreamlight Valley, a hybrid between a life-sim and an adventure game rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring Disney and Pixar friends, both old and new. Once an idyllic land, Dreamlight Valley was a place where Disney and Pixar characters lived in harmony – until the Forgetting. Night Thorns grew across the land and severed the wonderful memories tied to this magical place. Now it’s up to you to discover the stories of this world and bring the magic back to Dreamlight Valley!

Opus Magnum (PC) ID@Xbox
An open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of Shenzhen I/O. Master the intricate, physical machinery of the transmutation engine – the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool – and use it to create vital remedies, precious gemstones, deadly weapons, and more.

Train Sim World 3 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox
Available on day one with Game Pass: Explore three highly detailed routes and learn the controls of the nine high-powered locomotives in Train Sim World 3 with the brand-new Training Center. Battle through extreme weather with the new dynamic weather system and see volumetric skies powered by a new lighting system that breathes new life into the routes of Train Sim World 3.

Coming Soon

Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (PC) ID@Xbox – September 13
A massive-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Conquer multiple worlds across several single-player campaigns; or play with your friends in multiplayer combat.

DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 13
Suit up as super-dogs Krypto and Ace to uncover Lex Luthor’s plot to pet-nap Metropolis’ strays. Soar through the skies, unleash your special abilities and protect the streets of Metropolis from Lex’s plans and bring the evil LexBots to heel.

You Suck at Parking (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 14
Available on day one with Game Pass: You Suck at Parking is the world’s most extreme parking game, and the only racing game where the goal is to stop. The game is all physics based and you drive, drift, jump, and teleport through tricky courses. Collect cars, learn new mechanics, and customize your ride in this ever-evolving parking racer. When you’re done beating world records in the solo campaign, give your friends the hard shoulder in multiplayer, and battle to pull into podium position!

Despot’s Game (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 15
Available on day one with Game Pass: Guide puny humans through Despot’s Game – a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!

Metal: Hellsinger (PC and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – September 15
Available on day one with Game Pass: Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS brimming with diabolical enemies, powerful weapons, and metal music. Strike terror into the hearts of demons as you fight your way through eight Hells on an infernal journey to achieve the purest of goals: Vengeance.

In Case You Missed It

Grid Legends (Console and PC) EA Play – Available now
Buckle up for high-octane racing as Grid Legends becomes the latest game to join The Play List with EA Play. Game Pass Ultimate members can experience edge-of-your-seat motorsport action, an immersive story mode in ‘Driven to Glory’, and stunning racing variety, as recurring EA Play events keep the wheel-to-wheel action alive.

DLC / Game Updates

Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil: Project W – Available now
Game Pass members save 10%! Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil: Project W features a new Killer – Albert Wesker, The Mastermind – and two new Survivors Ada Wong and Rebecca Chambers.

Grounded: The Home Stretch Update – Available now
Grounded enters its home stretch as this is the final major update for Game Preview before the 1.0 Release on September 27. Pet gnats, shared saves, and enhanced weapon and armor upgrades systems are just a few of the new goodies you’ll find in this Home Stretch update.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Lost Depths DLC – Available beginning today
Xbox Game Pass members can save up to 10% on Crowns in the Xbox Store! Explore two new dungeons and continue your Legacy of the Bretons year-long adventure in The Elder Scrolls Online: Lost Depths dungeon DLC. With new dungeons to conquer, stories to experience, and unique rewards to earn, ESO: Lost Depths is available today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Halo Infinite: The Yappening Event – Available beginning today
The legacy of the legendary Grunt warlord, YapYap, continues in Season 2 of Halo Infinite. The Yappening is a one-time event that will run for two weeks during Season 2 and is coupled with a free 10-tier Event Pass offering players fun, whimsical rewards worthy of YapYap himself.

Fallout 76: The Pitt – September 13
Fallout 76 takes you to the Pitt. Journey outside of Appalachia for the first time and explore the City of Steel! Expeditions offer a new way to earn rewards through story-based missions and daily quests.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Rumbleverse: Smash Boxer Pack – Available now
This Perk includes the exclusive Smash Boxer cosmetic set, an exclusive title card background and border, and a 120-minute gameplay Fame booster.

Dead by Daylight: The Legion & Yui Outfits – September 8
Explore the backstories of The Legion and Yui Kimura with 2 very rare outfits: The Legion’s High-Vis Horror and Yui’s Kumi-Daiko Performer.

Need for Speed Payback: DLX Content Pack – September 13
Get an edge over the competition with the Deluxe Edition Upgrade.

Warframe: Twin Grakatas Jade Bundle – September 15
Boost your Arsenal with the powerful Twin Grakatas, their elegant Jade Weapon Skin, Jade Clem Emblem, Platinum and more for a limited time!

Leaving September 15

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Consider jumping back in to wrap up any loose ends or grab some extra achievements before they go! Remember you can save up to 20% on your purchase of these games to keep them in your library.

• A Plague Tale: Innocence (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Aragami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Craftopia (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Final Fantasy XIII (Console and PC)
• Flynn: Son of Crimson (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• I Am Fish (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Mighty Goose (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• SkateBird (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Artful Escape (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’ll be back soon as always with more games to play soon. In the meantime, keep an eye on @XboxGamePassPC and @XboxGamePass on Twitter or @XboxGamePass on Instagram for when games are ready for you to install and play (or save yourself a step and use the Game Pass mobile app to pre-install games directly to your console or PC)! Be back soon!

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: GRAND CROSS LAUNCHES NEW GAME UPDATE FEATURING COLLAB ENCORE WITH RE:ZERO

LOS ANGELES – September 6, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab Encore content update for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. Back by popular demand, this is a follow-up to the 2021 in-game update featuring new heroes, limited-time events, special rewards and more.

Starting today, players can celebrate 7DS X Re:ZEROCollab Encore update with the following playable content and events:

●    New Re:ZERO Characters: [Re:ZERO]Witch of Greed Echidna and [Re:ZERO] The Master Swordsman Reinhard have been added to the roster from the popular anime series.

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Collab Encore Collab Draw: Players will have the opportunity to draw 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab heroes, including newly added characters from this latest game update. Additionally, SSR tier characters are guaranteed for 300 mileage, while 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab heroes are guaranteed for 600 mileage (choose 1 out of 6 heroes).

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Collab Encore Check-In Event: Check-in rewards will be available across a 14-day period. Players who complete 14-day check-in will receive SSR [Re:ZERO]Twin Maid Ram, the Super Awakening Coin and other rewards will be provided for the duration of the event.

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Special Mission: Players who enter 5 different missions and complete them will earn [Re:ZERO] Twin Maid Rem. In addition, 10 Collab Encore Pick-up Tickets are provided for completion of the entire mission (2  Collab Encore Pick-up Tickets provided for each mission).

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Re: Britannia Collab Story: In this newly-added 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab story mode, players can experience different endings based on their choices. Various rewards will be offered based on the ending, including the SSR Guaranteed Ticket.

●    7DS X Re:ZERO Special ~ The Terror Approaches! [Three Great Mabeasts] The Great Rabbit: A new boss battle has been added for this 7DS X Re:ZERO Collab content update. Great Rabbit’s Fragmented Horn, which is earned by clearing, can be traded for a  Rem / Beatrice costume or the UR Evolution Pendant at the Exchange Shop.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross translates the storytelling and adventures of [The Seven Deadly Sins] into a highly engaging and entertaining mobile gaming experience. The game features stunning, high-resolution 3D graphics, more than 100 dramatic cutscenes, and is brought to life with the cast of the original Japanese voice actors reprising their characters.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and Facebook.

Based on the manga “The Seven Deadly Sins” by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd.

©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments Project,MBS. All Rights Reserved. ©Nakaba Suzuki, KODANSHA/The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement Production Committee, TX.

©Netmarble Corp. & Netmarble F&C Inc.

©Tappei Nagatsuki, KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO2 PARTNERS All Rights Reserved.

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About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

CD PROJEKT RED has announced the release of the latest update for Cyberpunk 2077, bringing players a host of new features, as well as tie-ins to the upcoming anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created in collaboration with Studio Trigger.

The latest episode of Night City Wire revealed additional details regarding the now-live Edgerunners Update — also known as Patch 1.6. Taking its name from the forthcoming anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the latest update includes equippable items seen throughout the show, which is coming to Netflix on September 13th. Players exploring Night City will be able to find the iconic jacket worn by protagonist David Martinez as well as a shotgun used by a character from the show.

The highly community-requested transmog system, or Wardrobe, is now accessible from any of V’s apartments and safehouses. Players will have the ability to save up to six outfits that can then be viewed and selected from the inventory. Alongside this comes a cross-platform progression function, meaning saves can be uploaded to the cloud and seamlessly continued on a different platform.

Learn More about the Edgerunners Update

With this update also comes the ability to play Roach Race at any of the arcade cabinets throughout Night City. This minigame stars the beloved figure of Roach as she gallops, jumps, and glitches through locations from The Witcher series of games in an endlessly scrolling 2D platformer. High-scorers can expect prizes in the form of Eurodollars and items, and those who wish to play outside of Cyberpunk 2077 can also download Roach Race for free on iOS and Android. The mobile version of the game, developed in collaboration with Crunching Koalas, allows players from across the globe to compete in online leaderboards.

Another animal receiving a bigger role thanks to the Edgerunners Update is Nibbles the cat, whom players have already had the chance to meet and even adopt. With this update, Nibbles is now available to pose in Photo Mode. Apart from these features, there are also additional weapons, quests, and some new secrets to uncover in Night City. The latest REDstreams, which picked up after the conclusion of Night City Wire, was dedicated to showcasing an in-depth look at what’s coming to the game.

Watch the REDstreams For more information on Cyberpunk 2077, follow Facebook, Twitter, and visit cyberpunk.net.

About Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 200 awards, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

During a special episode of Night City Wire — a show all about Cyberpunk 2077 — CD PROJEKT RED revealed the name and trailer for the game’s upcoming expansion, as well as more details on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the Edgerunners Update for the game.

Closing this Night City Wire special was the first official reveal of the upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. Introduced by Game Director Gabe Amatangelo, a sneak peek trailer showed off a glimpse into the expansion before confirming its title, Phantom Liberty. Amatangelo confirmed that a new cast of characters will be introduced in Phantom Liberty — who V will come into contact with inside a new location within Night City. Phantom Liberty is scheduled to release in 2023 for PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Stadia. Following the trailer, a video message from Keanu Reeves was shown, where the Hollywood star revealed that he will be reprising his role as rebel rockerboy Johnny Silverhand for Phantom Liberty. 

Prior to the news about Phantom Liberty, this Night City Wire special was jam-packed with information related to both the game and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the anime set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 which will air on Netflix on September 13th. During a segment dedicated to the anime, Bartosz Sztybor — one of the creators of the show — sat down for an interview to provide insight and details about the anime, discussing the story, themes, characters, and more. He talked about the influence of collaborators Studio Trigger — the legendary Japanese studio bringing the world of the anime to life — the anime’s connection with Cyberpunk 2077, and more.

More details were also given about Cyberpunk 2077’s latest update, the Edgerunners Update — also known as Patch 1.6 — which introduces equippable items from the anime to the game. Players will have the chance to don the jacket worn by David Martinez, the anime’s protagonist, and wield a shotgun used by another character from the show. Alongside Edgerunners-inspired items, the update also brings a swathe of features to the game including a clothing transmog system, cross-platform progression, playable Roach Race minigame arcade cabinets, and much more.

For more information on Cyberpunk 2077, follow Facebook, Twitter, and visit cyberpunk.net. To learn more about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, sign up for the Edgerunners newsletter on the official website. You can also keep up-to-date on new information through the series’ Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

About Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open world RPG set in the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future — Night City. The game follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in a world of cyberenhanced street warriors, tech-savvy netrunners and corporate life-hackers. Featuring CD PROJEKT RED’s hallmark concept of choices and consequences, players will face difficult decisions that ripple through the entire game. Winner of over 200 awards, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Fast, Fluid “Celestoidvania” Joins Apogee Publishing Family

NEW YORK — Sept. 6, 2022 —LUCID, the crystal-hopping adventure platformer by Eric Manahan of The Matte Black Studio, jumps, pulses, and slashes its way onto Steam for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2024.

Published by Apogee Entertainment (Turbo Overkill, Duke Nukem, Prey, Max Payne), LUCID presents aheartfelt adventure in a crystalline fantasy. Venture across a massive overworld, solve challenging puzzle dungeons, and conquer white-knuckle combat to unlock powerful new abilities, revealing more secrets in previously explored areas. Tightly tuned for platforming perfection, LUCID embraces the flow-state fun of genre giants like Celeste while writing a love letter to the 2D golden age of Mega Man X, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid.

Explore Aedyn, an enigmatic land replete with crystals, in the wake of the apocalyptic Great Fall. The Lucid Giant has fallen and only the few remaining Sentinels, practitioners of the Crystal Arts, can stop the corruption soaking the land. Take up the fight as Oenn, a young, stone-skinned Junior Sentinel. Seek the shattered pieces of the Lucid Giant and confront the ancient, celestial entity which threatens Aedyn.

Expand Oenn’s mobility and enhance his combat arsenal with the five Crystal Arts—rewards for braving memorable dungeons like the icy climb of Onyx Ridge or the toxic gloom of Welltown. While Oenn can jump, dash, and pulse on his own, chain the Crystal Arts together to traverse impossible gap distances and unlock devastating combo attacks. Soften enemy armor from afar with the ranged Crystal Pulse before crushing their defenses with an overhead Crystal Axe slam. Fire the Crystal Spear to break open a pathway above or use its “down air” as a pogo to extend Oenn’s jump.

By equipping up to two Crystal Arts at once and fluidly swapping them mid-combo, lay bare the secrets of Aedyn. Solve devious puzzles in the deepest depths, defeat formidable bosses, and explore the overworld, aiding villagers and piecing together Aedyn’s history. Every item on Oenn’s journey possesses a world-building lore description, and translating runic language or defeating enough of one enemy will unfold a bigger narrative tapestry.

“With LUCID, I’m devoted to letting players tell as much of the story as they like, in precisely their own way,” said Eric Manahan, founder of The Matte Black Studio. “From the narrative threads you choose to tug on, to the Crystal Arts and movement tech you embrace the most, LUCID aims to let you write your own legend in a shattered world of platforming bliss.”

“Apogee got its start with some pretty famous platform games in the early ‘90s, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Cosmo’s Cosmic Canyon, Bio Menace, and Monster Bash,” said Scott Miller, Apogee’s original founder. “It makes total sense for us to get back into platformers and with LUCID, we finally found one that’s innovative, deep with story, and has a super fun lead character with a ton of tricks up his jacket sleeve.”

LUCID will debut in 2024 on all platforms of note. To take your first steps in Aedyn, follow @_theMatteBlack and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, hang out with Eric on Instagram, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment and Matte Black Studio Discord servers, and wishlist LUCID on Steam.

About The Matte Black Studio

Based in New York, The Matte Black Studio is headed and created by Eric Manahan, who wears many hats, including that of artist, coder, and designer behind the high-action, crystal punk, dark fantasy game LUCID. 

As The Matte Black Studio, Eric aims to fuse his love of the classics with modern sensibilities.  

About Apogee Entertainment

The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.

The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry. 

Lead a troupe of Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Clowns and more to save steampunk Victorian London in this original turn-based tactical RPG

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Sept. 6, 2022 – Come one, come all! Circus Electrique, the original turn-based tactical RPG from Zen Studios and Saber Interactive, is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Named for the greatest show in Victorian London, Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part strategy game, and part circus management game  – all with a steampunk twist!

When a mysterious calamity called “The Maddening” turns everyday Londoners into violent killers, only the dazzling Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Escape Artists, Clowns, Ventriloquists, and other astonishing performers of the Circus Electrique can save the day. Your unlikely heroes will face off against Bobbies and British Sailors gone bad, aggressive Posh Girls, menacing Mimes and Robobears, and other over-the-top Victorian archetypes across six sprawling districts.

It’s up to you and your carnival crusaders to put on a good show and get to the bottom of this mystery. Build a team of uniquely skilled entertainers, lead them through the city streets, and strategically juggle their positioning and abilities in battle, all while keeping the circus up and running with new shows. Circus Electrique’s intricate Devotion system influences your characters’ morale and performance both in battle and in the ongoing circus shows you’ll manage.

Key Features

• Send in the Clowns: Assemble an amazing troupe of heroes with 15 playable archetypes like Strongmen, Fire Blowers, Escape Artists, Clowns, and other classic circus performers, each offering a deep variety of skills and choices in battle.
• Electrifying RPG Combat: Strategically balance your team’s positioning and abilities in turn-based tactical action against a wide range of challenging enemies.
• A Circus Like No Other: Dive into a striking world and story blending colorful 2D and 3D artwork based on vintage circus posters, Victorian-era archetypes and classic steampunk charm.
• Manage the Greatest Show in Steampunk London: The show must go on! Rebuild the circus to its former glory and beyond, recruiting and training the most talented performers from around the world. Their skill, chemistry with one another, and overall Devotion will determine the success of each show – and you’ll need every shilling you can get to keep the lights on.

For more on Circus Electrique, visit www.PlayCircusElectrique.com, check out the complete gameplay overview trailer, and follow the latest updates on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, Funko and FOX Digital Entertainment.

Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven its devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit https://zenstudios.com.

About Saber Interactive

An Embracer Group company headquartered in the U.S., Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of over 20 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner, Evil Dead: The Game and A Quiet Place. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with AAA publishers, producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others.

Longform gameplay video and new character trailer gives fans a deeper look at the bombastic cinematic adventure led by a lovable cast of underdogs

During the Gearbox Showcase at PAX West, 2K and Gearbox Software unveiled a first look at extended gameplay for New Tales from the Borderlands, a standalone, choice-based interactive narrative adventure set in the Borderlands universe. An exciting character trailer also accompanied the unveil, providing a deeper look at the three loveable losers that players will control throughout their adventures.

New Tales from the Borderlands is developed by Gearbox Software, who partnered with key alumni of the original Telltale Games narrative team to craft the all-new story. This spiritual successor carries forward the same bold sense of adventure and storytelling with a standalone narrative full of heartwarming emotion, a new cast, and classic Borderlands humour.

Extended Look at Gameplay

In the newly revealed gameplay footage, fans get their first taste of the deep, raucous cinematic adventure where the ruthless corporations of the Borderlands, powerful universe-changing Vault technology, and three ordinary citizens collide. Highlights include:

• Every Choice Matters. Every choice you make can impact how your story unfolds, often in unexpected ways. Only by playing through the game will you fully understand how your decisions can change the Borderlands;

• Impact of Quick Time Events. Succeeding at or failing QTEs has a tangible impact on your adventure, sometimes leading to a premature conclusion and other times shaping your story in unexpected ways;

• Immersive Visuals. In addition to stunning environments, New Tales from the Borderlands utilizes vastly improved movement and facial animations, using performance capture and facial mapping technology for the first time ever in a Borderlands title.

Three Lovable Losers

For those looking to learn more about the protagonists of New Tales from the Borderlands, look no further than the new character trailer, featuring the altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious, “streetwise” brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-slinging Fran.

• Anuradha Dahr: Although Anuradha (Anu) might be uncomfortable in social settings, she has no problem solving problems! Anu can see complex calculus, probabilities, and solve puzzles with her Tech Glasses. This do-gooder dreams of a world where no one has to kill to get ahead;
• Octavio Wallace Dahr: Anu’s adopted brother, Octavio, can be a bit full of himself. According to him, he is Meridian City’s most popular citizen with a long list of contacts to back it up. His ability to access information is like no other! Octavio’s big break hasn’t come just yet but he desperately wants to own a business and make loads of cash;
• Fran Miscowicz: Fran brings all the action from her gadget packed hover chair. Fran’s frogurt shop was hit by a Maliwan laser, and now is out for vengeance on the people that destroyed her shop. She’ll stop at nothing to protect her friends along the way and hopefully receive the much owed insurance payout, or the insurance company is going to have to deal with her directly.

Every choice players make, big or small, will determine the fate of each character in unexpected ways. Whether it’s Anu’s vision of a universe that markets more than weapons, Octavio’s dreams of fame and fortune, or Fran’s frosty plot for revenge, their success or failure depends on decisions made throughout gameplay. Only by playing will players fully understand how their decisions can change the Borderlands.

New Tales from the Borderlands will be available worldwide on October 21, 2022, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Pre-order now to get the Adventure Capital Pack, featuring cosmetics for Anu, Octavio, and Fran, 10,000 in-game currency and an in-game FL4K Vaultlander collectible!*

The Australian Classification Board rating for New Tales from the Borderlands is MA 15+.

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*Pre-order offer available through October 20, 2022. Digital pre-orders: The Adventure Capital Pack will be delivered via game at launch. Physical pre-orders: Adventure Capital Pack will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. Terms apply.

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